Apprenticeships - Rio Tinto Yarwun & Boyne Smelters

7 days ago

Gladstone, Australia Rio Tinto Full time

Rio Tinto Apprenticeships – Boyne Smelters Limited and Yarwun Refinery

Gain on the job experience and knowledge in a recognised trade qualification Ongoing training and development in a lucrative industrial sector Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for  Apprentices – Mechanical (Fitter and Turner), Electrical & Instrumentation, Refrigeration & Aircon and Diesel Fitters  to join Rio Tinto’s Operations in Gladstone – Yarwun Refinery and Boyne Smelters, where you will work across a variety of areas and gain exceptional knowledge and skills.

These roles are a great opportunity for hands on, self-starters who are looking to commence their career in heavy industry. You will be:

Learning and developing trade knowledge and skills relating to plant maintenance, machinery, processes and systems deployed across the site. Working towards completing an apprenticeship in conjunction with a nationally recognised training plan through internal and external training ( TAFE). Working as part of a team to ensure safe, continuous and environmentally responsible operations. Gaining experience from a range of qualified trade experts whilst being supported by onsite apprentice mentors.

What you’ll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

The desire and willingness to learn with a self-motivated ‘can do’ attitude. Strong work ethics with a commitment to health, safety and environmental work practices. Experience working as part of a team and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Applicants must meet the specific site eligibility criteria:

Mechanical (Fitter and Turner) at Boyne Smelters and Yarwun:  
Successfully completed Year 12 in 2022 or 2023 (or expected to complete in 2024) with a minimum grade B in Essential Math

Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) at Boyne Smelters and Yarwun:  
Successfully completed Year 12 in 2022 or 2023 (or expected to complete in 2024), with a minimum grade of B in General Math or grade C in Math Methods.

Diesel Fitter at Boyne Smelters:  
Successfully completed Year 12 in 2022 or 2023 (or expected to complete in 2024), with a minimum grade of C in Essential Math

Refrigeration & Aircon at Boyne Smelters:
 Successfully completed Year 12 in 2022 or 2023 (or expected to complete in 2024), with a minimum grade of B in General Math or grade C in Math Methods.

All apprenticeships require a pass mark in English with ability to read and understand English. 

 
Applicants who are progressing through to the next stage will be contacted and required to send copies of the following documents:

For applicants currently completing Year 12, a copy of your Year 11 final report in addition to your 2024 interim report. For all other applicants, a copy of your final Year 12 school report.

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

A work environment where safety is always the number one priority A fixed term position working directly for Rio Tinto A competitive base salary with annual incentive program Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family Attractive share ownership plan Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

About Rio Tinto  
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working  
Rio Tinto is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world’s most widely used metals.

Active in the sector for more than 110 years, today we operate large-scale, high-quality bauxite mines and alumina refineries, and have the world’s most modern and competitive aluminium smelter portfolio.

Our Pacific Operations sites are located along the east coast of Australia, at the tip of the Northern Territory and in New Zealand’s south. With more than 6,000 employees, we operate a full value chain approach—mining, refining and smelting. Our portfolio includes four bauxite mines, two refineries, four smelters and one power station, and is supported by technical experts located in our Brisbane hub, including a fully operational Operations Centre for our bauxite mines.

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